Holiday tips for Google Calendar
December 20th, 2010 | Published in Google Student Blog
The end of the year is such an exciting time – classes are just about over and the holidays are coming. But things can also be a little stressful while you’re wrapping things up. Whether you need to schedule time to study for all your exams or just need to remember to buy a gift for your grandma, here are some Google Calendar features that will help make your life easier for the remainder of 2010.
1. Tasks
1. Tasks
Have a lot to remember? Make a to-do list! Activate tasks by clicking the Tasks calendar listed under My calendars. You’ll see the Tasks pane expand on the right. Attach a due date to an existing task by clicking the right arrow next to the task, then clicking on the calendar icon to select a date.
2. Event time zones
This new feature is great if you're traveling for the holidays. Use it to plan events in whatever time zone you’ll be in, or even schedule flights with different departure and arrival time zones.
3. SMS notifications
3. SMS notifications
Get event reminders on the go by setting up SMS notifications. After registering your mobile phone, set SMS reminders for individual events within the event page, or create default SMS notifications so you won’t miss a thing.
4. Quick Add
4. Quick Add
If you’re really in a hurry, use Quick Add to create events on your calendar. Just click the Quick Add link and type the details of your event (like "Study group at 6PM tomorrow in Gilchrist Hall") and Quick Add will pop the event on your calendar.
5. Background image
This one’s just for fun! Change your calendar background to something festive by first enabling the Lab, and then going to Calendar settings to choose your image.
Get started using Google Calendar to make your life easier over these next few weeks, or check out our Getting Started Guide to learn more. Happy holidays!
Get started using Google Calendar to make your life easier over these next few weeks, or check out our Getting Started Guide to learn more. Happy holidays!